Table 2. Level of reporting according to the minimun standard checklist for evaluating HRQOL outcomes in cancer clinical trials.
| HRQOL Issue | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| No.* | % | |
| Conceptual | ||
| A priori hypothesis stated | 5/10 | 50 |
| Rationale for instrument reported | 13/15 | 87 |
| Measurement | ||
| Psychometric properties reported | 14/15 | 93 |
| Cultural validity verified | 4/15 | 27 |
| Adequacy of domains covered | 0/15 | 0 |
| Methodology | ||
| Instrument administration reported | 8/15 | 53 |
| Baseline compliance reported | 14/15 | 93 |
| Timing of assessment documented | 15/15 | 100 |
| Missing data documented | 15/15 | 100 |
| Interpretation | ||
| Clinical significance addressed | 13/15 | 87 |
| Presentation of results in general | 13/15 | 87 |
HRQOL: Health-Related Quality Of Life.
* Number of articles reporting item/number of articles to which item is applicable.